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M2.7 Depth: 187.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 19:35:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 187.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 187.6 km
Intermediate
187.6 km
187.6 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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